Screen + Reclaim Tech

CHII CLOTHING COMPANY INC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Culture Studio in Nashville seeks a Screen Reclaim Technician to own screen reclaim, washout, coating, burning, exposing, and staging. This cross-functional role ensures production has ready, quality screens on time.

You will move between reclaim and preparation, maintain clean work areas, and support production to minimize delays and scrap. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience in screen printing, screen preparation, reclaim, or production environments preferred.
• Familiarity with Mac computers, shop management software, DTS screen makers, emulsion coaters, exposure units, and power washers is a plus.
• Ability to learn and consistently follow established production processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work based on production schedules.
• Ability to work independently and solve day-to-day production problems.

Responsibilities

• Reclaim, clean, coat, burn, expose, and prepare screens according to the daily production schedule.
• Verify artwork, LPI, separations, mesh counts, and job information before preparing screens.
• Inspect screens for quality and ensure they are clean, accurate, and production-ready.
• Clean and maintain squeegees, flood bars, spatulas, screens, and other production tools.
• Stage completed screens and tools for production and update screen status accurately in Stokkup.
• Prioritize work based on production needs and shift between screen preparation and reclaim responsibilities throughout the day.
• Maintain screen-making, reclaim, and washout equipment according to established procedures.
• Keep the dark room and washout/reclaim areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Identify and report screen, equipment, quality, or scheduling issues to the Production Manager.
• Follow all safety procedures while working with equipment and chemicals.
• Support production as needed to keep jobs on schedule and minimize delays, remakes, and scrap.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Ability to learn procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mac computers

Shop management software

DTS screen makers

Emulsion coaters

Exposure units

Power washers

Job description

• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Position Summary The Screen Reclaim Technician is responsible for the complete preparation and lifecycle of screens used in production at our Nashville facility. Because Nashville operates with a smaller, cross-functional production team, this role combines screen reclaim and washout responsibilities with screen coating, burning, exposing, quality control, and staging. This person ensures production has the right screens, properly prepared and ready at the right time. The role requires someone who can move between reclaim and screen preparation based on the production schedule, stay organized in a fast-paced environment, and maintain a high standard of quality throughout the entire process.

HPA’S: Top Priorities

Production Readiness — Screens are reclaimed, prepared, burned, and staged on time according to the production schedule, so presses aren't waiting on screens.

Screen Quality & Accuracy — Screens are clean, correctly prepared, properly exposed, and verified against job specifications before reaching production, minimizing remakes and print issues.

Screen Lifecycle & Work Area Efficiency — Screens, tools, equipment, dark room, and washout area are clean, organized, maintained, and ready for continuous workflow, with issues communicated quickly.

Why this role is critical to our organization:

This role keeps production moving. Every print job depends on having clean, accurate, production-ready screens available at the right time. By owning both screen preparation and reclaim, this position ensures screens move efficiently through their full lifecycle and are ready when production needs them.

In our Nashville facility, this cross-functional role is especially important. Staying ahead of the production schedule, catching quality issues before they reach press, and keeping screens and tools flowing helps prevent downtime, reduce remakes and scrap, and keep jobs on schedule.

Position Duties

Reclaim, clean, coat, burn, expose, and prepare screens according to the daily production schedule.

Verify artwork, LPI, separations, mesh counts, and job information before preparing screens.

Inspect screens for quality and ensure they are clean, accurate, and production-ready.

Clean and maintain squeegees, flood bars, spatulas, screens, and other production tools.

Stage completed screens and tools for production and update screen status accurately in Stokkup.

Prioritize work based on production needs and shift between screen preparation and reclaim responsibilities throughout the day.

Maintain screen-making, reclaim, and washout equipment according to established procedures.

Keep the dark room and washout/reclaim areas clean, organized, and safe.

Identify and report screen, equipment, quality, or scheduling issues to the Production Manager.

Follow all safety procedures while working with equipment and chemicals.

Support production as needed to keep jobs on schedule and minimize delays, remakes, and scrap.

Team & Workflow

Adjust between screen preparation and reclaim responsibilities based on the workflow and priorities of the Nashville facility.

Stay ahead of the production schedule and proactively identify upcoming screen needs.

Communicate clearly with Production Management and production team members regarding screen status, delays, or quality concerns.

Assist other production functions when needed based on daily workflow.

Maintain a positive, solutions-focused attitude in a fast-paced production environment.

Demonstrate professionalism and accountability in interactions with all employees.

What’s in it for you:

Learn More Than One Skill — Gain hands-on experience across both screen preparation and reclaim, giving you a broader understanding of the screen-printing production process.

Be an Important Part of Production — Your work directly impacts whether jobs are ready, accurate, and running on schedule.

Variety in Your Day — This is a hands-on, cross-functional role where you’ll move between different responsibilities based on production needs.

Opportunity to Grow — Build valuable production and screen-printing skills with opportunities for continued development within Culture Studio.

Competitive Benefits — Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and additional employee benefits.

Desired Skills & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Basic computer skills required.

Experience in screen printing, screen preparation, reclaim, or production environments preferred.

Familiarity with Mac computers, shop management software, DTS screen makers, emulsion coaters, exposure units, and power washers is a plus.

Ability to learn and consistently follow established production processes.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Ability to organize and prioritize work based on production schedules.

Ability to work independently and solve day-to-day production problems.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Must be flexible and willing to shift responsibilities based on production needs.